PUTRID PLUS FOR THE SMELL TEST

"The prospect of a $90,000 gift doesn't pass the smell test, said NDP ethics critic Charlie Angus, who called for a full investigation.". This quote and the following posting are based upon today's Waterloo Region Record story titled "Harper's chief of staff bailed out Senator Duffy". What is also interesting is last week's endorsement and praise of Senator Duffy by the Conservatives for his "leadership" in paying back $90,000 of improper housing expenses. Two other Senators are in hot water over housing expenses and the Prime Minister's Office hypocritically suggested that "Mr. Duffy has reimbursed taxpayers for his impugned claims. Mr. Harb and Mr. Brazeau should pay taxpayers back immediately.".

Really! I can just see those two gentlemen phoning the PMO and asking for a small loan to also set their affairs straight. On the surface it would appear as if Mr. Duffy has more and bigger friends at the top of the Conservative party than either Mr. Harb and Mr. Brazeau combined. One could be forgiven for thinking that the sense of entitlement is alive and well in Ottawa. Apparently a Senate seat is only the beginning when it comes to favours and rewards from grateful friends.